Group Therapy Therapist

Families-and-Youth-Innovations-Plus; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Families & Youth Innovations Plus (FYI+) in Las Cruces, NM is seeking an independently licensed Group Therapy Therapist to lead and supervise evidence-based group therapy within our Outpatient Services. You will facilitate and oversee therapy groups, ensure clinical integrity, and maintain compliant documentation in the EHR system.

The role requires an LPCC or LMFT license, a master's degree in mental health counseling or marriage and family therapy, and the ability to work collaboratively with

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling or Family and Marriage Therapy.
• Current Independent New Mexico State License (LPCC or LMFT).
• Certification in Clinical Supervision, or willingness to obtain within two months of hire.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work 40 hours weekly.
• Willingness to work non traditional hours.
• Strong emotional resilience and stress management skills.
• Capacity to make rapid and sound clinical decisions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate therapeutic groups using evidence-based modalities (psycho-educational, process, skills, DBT).
• Provide group therapy and related services per agency standards.
• Oversee and supervise non-independently licensed clinicians and paraprofessionals in group therapy.
• Maintain timely and accurate client records in the EHR for group participants.
• Ensure continuity of care and access to services for group participants.
• Collaborate with team regarding client care and group progress.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation within group settings as needed.
• Work with multidisciplinary team including clinical supervisors, case managers, and peers.
• Maintain professional conduct and clinical integrity with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling or Family and Marriage Therapy

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Group Therapy Therapist

Families & Youth Innovations Plus (FYI+)

Position: Full-Time

Independent License Salary: $70,000 - $84,700 (3 levels based on experience and education)

FLSA Status: Salaried/Exempt

Reports To: Program Manager

Department: Outpatient Services

Job Summary

We are seeking an independently licensed mental health counselor (LPCC or LMFT) to serve as a Group Therapy Therapist to provide direct clinical services through facilitating and supervising evidence-based group therapy within our Outpatient Services. This position focuses on delivering high-quality therapeutic groups to diverse populations while maintaining clinical integrity, documentation compliance, and adherence to evidence-based practices. The Group Therapy Therapist Lead ensures participant outcomes and therapeutic quality across all group programming.

What you’ll Do:

• Facilitate therapeutic groups utilizing evidence-based modalities appropriate to identified participant needs (e.g., psycho-educational groups, process groups, skill-building groups, DBT skills groups)


• Provide group therapy and relevant services in alignment with agency and contract standards


• Oversee and supervise non-independently licensed clinicians and paraprofessionals in the provision of Group Therapy


• Maintain timely and accurate client record documentation in the EHR system for all group participants, ensuring adherence to clinical standards, agency policies, and regulatory requirements


• Ensure continuity of care and access to services for group participants


• Collaborate with team members regard client care and group progress


• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation within group settings when needed


• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team including clinical supervisors, case managers, peer support workers, and community support workers


• Maintain therapeutic presence and modeling of respect, professionalism, and clinical integrity with clients and colleagues

What You Need:

• Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling or Family and Marriage Therapy


• Current Independent New Mexico State License (LPCC or LMFT)


• Certification in Clinical Supervision, or willingness to obtain certification within two months of hire


• Strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Ability to work 40 hours weekly


• Willingness to work non traditional hours


• Strong emotional resilience and stress management skills


• Capacity to make rapid and sound clinical decisions as needed

Preferred:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)